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  "id": 7201357,
  "title": "Mercedes boss Wolff says long future for ‘cucumber cool’ Antonelli",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/mercedes-boss-wolff-says-long-future-for-cucumber-cool-antonelli-7201357",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T23:16:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/14/mercedes-boss-wolff-says-long-future-for-cucumber-cool-antonelli"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff expressed confidence that young Italian driver Kimi Antonelli could dominate Formula One for the next two decades after the 20-year-old secured his eighth victory of the season at the Spanish Grand Prix. Speaking after the race, Wolff was impressed by Antonelli's unique blend of youthful talent and maturity, describing his composure as \"cucumber cool.\" Despite making mistakes, such as brushing the wall on multiple occasions, Antonelli remained focused and managed to claim his win. Wolff's optimistic outlook on Antonelli's future success came after he predicted the young driver could win at the Italian Grand Prix from 19th on the grid. The Mercedes boss also highlighted the team's progress, acknowledging that they have no intention of slowing down despite their current lead in the constructors' championship over Ferrari.",
  "summary": "Toto Wolff praised the 20-year-old Italian's talent and maturity after his eighth win of the year at the Spanish Grand Prix.",
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        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Mercedes boss Wolff says long future for 'cucumber cool' Antonelli",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/mercedes-boss-wolff-says-long-future-for-cucumber-cool-antonelli",
        "published": "2026-09-13T18:08:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "No stopping Antonelli and Mercedes now, says Hamilton",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/no-stopping-antonelli-and-mercedes-now-says-hamilton",
        "published": "2026-09-13T18:54:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Mercedes boss Wolff says long future for ‘cucumber cool’ Antonelli",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/mercedes-boss-wolff-says-long-future-for-cucumber-cool-antonelli-7205329",
        "published": "2026-09-13T23:16:18.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "No stopping Antonelli and Mercedes now, says Hamilton",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/no-stopping-antonelli-and-mercedes-now-says-hamilton",
        "published": "2026-09-14T00:53:48.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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